Bus from Seaham to Chester-le-Street
1 direct route · about 43 min · first bus 07:46, last bus 18:04 (weekdays).
Next buses to Chester-le-Street as of 11:16
Scheduled times at the boarding stop in Seaham, from the operators' timetables — they update automatically. Open the stop for live tracking.
Direct routes
| Route | Operator | Journey time | Weekday journeys | Days | First | Last | Board at | Get off at | Calls at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71 | Gateshead Central Buses | ~43 min | 11 | Sat 10 · no Sunday buses | 07:46 | 18:04 | New Tempest Road - York House (SW-bound) | Black Horse (N-bound) | Parkside, New Seaham, Seaton, Sunderland, Houghton-le-Spring, Woodstone Village & 2 more |
Times are for the first boarding point in Seaham on each route's weekday timetable — open the route for the full timetable, live map and every stop.
The same number runs elsewhere in the UK — see every 71 bus timetable.
Fares from Seaham to Chester-le-Street
- £2.50 adult single, £4.20 return on the 71 (Gateshead Central Buses)
Between the stops in the table above. The operators' own published fares, from the Bus Open Data Service; check with the operator before you travel.
Frequently asked questions
Which bus goes from Seaham to Chester-le-Street?
The 71 (Gateshead Central Buses) runs directly from Seaham to Chester-le-Street. Board at New Tempest Road - York House (SW-bound) and get off at Black Horse (N-bound); the journey takes about 43 minutes.
How long does the bus take from Seaham to Chester-le-Street?
Around 43 minutes on the 71, depending on time of day and traffic. It calls at Parkside, New Seaham, Seaton, Sunderland and other stops on the way.
What time is the first and last bus from Seaham to Chester-le-Street?
On weekdays the first direct bus leaves around 07:46 and the last around 18:04. Check the route timetables for weekends.
How much is the bus from Seaham to Chester-le-Street?
An adult single from Seaham to Chester-le-Street is £2.50 on the 71 (Gateshead Central Buses), from New Tempest Road - York House (SW-bound) to Black Horse (N-bound); an adult return is £4.20. Prices are the operators' own published fares on the Bus Open Data Service — check with the operator before you travel. Most single fares in England are capped at £3 until 31 December 2026, then £2 from 1 January 2027.